"There's actually someone here?"
The thought flashed through Fang Xing's mind in an instant, and he felt a little creeped out. Before and after entering Qingqiu Mountain, he had been fearless no matter how many dangerous situations he encountered, mainly because he was well-prepared and had the Yin Yang Demon Mirror with him, which allowed him to seek fortune and avoid calamity. Everything was under control. But now, he suddenly heard a voice in this land of death.
Perhaps it was not a human, but it was a living being regardless, an existence with intelligence.
"Who is it? A human, a ghost, a monster, or a demon? Come out for a stroll? "
After Fang Xing recovered from his shock, he quickly jumped back a step. He held the broadsword horizontally in front of his chest and shouted loudly.
The Golden Crow cawed strangely as well, its eyes darting around as it prepared to flee at any moment.
"I am the Black Tortoise Saint. Where did you come from, you thief?"
The voice rang out again, immeasurably dignified. The sound waves reverberated throughout the hall.
This time, Fang Xing finally found the source of the voice. It came from a stone tablet beside the throne, and there were also some things recorded in strange characters on it. However, there seemed to be a faint mist lingering on the tablet, and he could not see through it even with his Dharma Eye Technique. He only knew that there was something recorded on the stone tablet, but he could not tell what it was or what language it was written in.
The one who spoke was a stone tortoise below the stone tablet, and it had awakened at some point.
Fang Xing looked at the stone tortoise strangely, and after a long while, he said in surprise, "Did the tortoise speak?"
The stone tortoise flew into a rage and barked, "You thief, speak nonsense. I am the Black Tortoise Saint, and you dare trespass into the Immortal Temple? What crime do you deserve?"
Fang Xing took a closer look at it. The Yin Yang Godly Demon Mirror spun rapidly and appraised it again. He found that it was a Stele Stone Tortoise. However, for some reason, it had awakened. It looked like a spiritual object, but also like a dead object. After a long time, the Yin Yang Godly Demon Mirror still couldn't see through its cultivation. Instead, it found that it was suppressed by a special "Stele Suppression Spell" and couldn't move.
"This old tortoise can't move, so there's nothing to be afraid of …"
Fang Xing muttered in his heart. However, this stone tortoise had inexplicably appeared in this ghostly hall. Although it could not move, there might be something strange about it. Before he figured out its background, he did not dare to be presumptuous. His mind was filled with countless ideas, and his mouth followed the meaning of the stone tortoise's words and pestered it endlessly, "What do you mean by breaking into the Immortal Palace? You didn't even close the door …"
The stone tortoise was stunned, as if it hadn't expected this little demon to reply like this. After a long while, it shouted, "The door to the Immortal Palace is always half-opened for the fated, and there's naturally no reason for it to be closed. Little demon like you entered without being invited, so you're a thief …"
Fang Xing's eyes lit up and he said with a smile, "Then I must be the fated one!"
The stone tortoise angrily shouted, "Nonsense! Do you have Immortal Palace's profound order?"
Fang Xing said, "No!"
The stone tortoise said, "If you don't have the token, you are entering uninvited, and entering uninvited is a thief!"
Fang Xing said, "You invited a guest, right? People like me who break in on their own are the fated ones … "
The stone tortoise was speechless for a long time. After a long while, it said coldly, "Little demon, you have a sharp tongue. I won't argue with you. I only want to ask you, after entering this hall, did you steal anything?"
Fang Xing clapped his hands and said innocently, "How is that possible? I just came in for a stroll! "
These words were too fake. Even the Golden Crow, who was lying on Fang Xing's back, felt a bit annoyed.
The stone tortoise was even more speechless. After calming down for a while, it said coldly, "Little demon, the fated one that the Immortal Palace is waiting for has already been chosen a thousand years ago. Within a hundred years, he will definitely come with the Immortal Order. Although I don't know who he is, he will definitely not be you. Everything in the Immortal Palace is also prepared for him. If you take anything, you will form karma with him. Be careful not to die under his sword in the future …"
Fang Xing said angrily, "Do you think this little grandpa is scared?"
The stone tortoise was even more speechless. After pausing for a while, it brought the topic back to its own thought. It said coldly, "However, since you can come here alive with your spiritual body, it can be seen that you have some luck. I, the Black Tortoise Great Sage, will give you a chance. If you are willing to sign my blood contract and become my servant, there will definitely be a great opportunity for you. You will be able to move unhindered in the lower world!"
"Go to hell, why don't you become my servant?"
Fang Xing tested it bit by bit and found that the stone tortoise could indeed only speak. It was difficult for it to even move its neck, let alone move it. Thus, he became more courageous. In addition, this old tortoise actually wanted him to be its servant, which made him even angrier. He cursed and no longer paid attention to it. He rushed forward with large steps and opened his five fingers to grab the Fox Ghost Mask on the throne.
However, at this moment, the stone tortoise suddenly shouted coldly. In the main hall, there was suddenly an indescribable pressure that covered Fang Xing. Fang Xing saw from the corner of his eyes that the formation in the main hall was activated again. The eight gates shifted, and the death gate suddenly appeared in front of him. If he tried to force his way forward, he would definitely barge into the death gate and be suppressed by the great formation.
After a moment of shock, two golden wings appeared on his back. With a fierce flap in the air, he changed his direction and returned to his original position.
The stone tortoise sneered. "I only work for the Immortal Palace's inheritor. What kind of ability do you have to speak so arrogantly and make me your servant? Hehe, little demon, this saint has given you a great opportunity, but you don't want to accept it. Then don't blame this saint for being merciless and suppressing you … "
"This old tortoise can actually operate the great formation …"
Fang Xing's heart trembled. He found that although the stone tortoise couldn't move, it could operate a part of the great formation's power. It was also very terrifying.
Originally, with his Yin Yang Demon Mirror, he didn't have to worry about barging into the death gate. However, if there was someone controlling the great formation and deliberately activating it to suppress him, then it would be very dangerous. After all, a great formation that operated on its own and a great formation that was controlled to attack the enemy couldn't be mentioned in the same breath. It was like a knife thrown on the ground and a knife in the enemy's hand.
However, although the stone tortoise said this, the great formation in the main hall rumbled and operated, but it didn't actually attack.
Fang Xing observed its expression and knew that the old tortoise was just trying to scare him. It seemed like it didn't want to kill him.
"It seems like this old tortoise has something to ask of me. What does it want me to do for it?"
Fang Xing's brain worked quickly. After pondering for a while, he chuckled and said, "Don't be angry. Let's chat a bit more …"
The stone tortoise, on the other hand, put on airs and shouted coldly, "What is there to chat about? I'll suppress you right now …"
Even though it said that, the great formation still didn't suppress him.
Fang Xing was even more certain that it didn't want to kill him. He smiled and said, "If you kill me, I don't think anyone else will be able to enter in the next eight hundred years. How about this, let's have a chat. You keep saying that if I become your servant, there will be benefits for me, but you can't just say it without any proof. What exactly are the benefits? Tell me first …"
The stone tortoise was startled for a moment. Then, it shouted coldly, "If you become my servant, everything in the Immortal Palace, apart from the immortal pills and divine lotuses, can be used by you before the true inheritor of the Immortal Palace arrives …"
When Fang Xing heard this, his eyes lit up. He pointed at the Green Fox Demon Face on the dragon throne and said, "Including this?"
The stone tortoise gave the Green Fox Demon Face a look and thought, "This little demon seems to be quite clever. If I say that I can't give him the Green Fox Demon Face, he definitely won't obediently sign the blood contract. However, after waiting for so many years, this little demon has come in. I can't kill him … Forget it, I'll just agree to it. After signing the blood contract, he won't be able to go against my orders. I can just forcefully restrain him!"
When he thought of this, he said coldly, "Of course. However, after the Immortal Palace's inheritor arrives, the item must be returned to its owner!"
Fang Xing laughed and said, "Of course. I'm not someone who borrows things from others and doesn't return them. How do I sign the blood contract?"
The stone tortoise was overjoyed. It opened its mouth and spat out a jade talisman, saying, "Drip your essence blood that contains your soul onto the jade talisman!"
"So it's similar to the Life Lantern of the Blue Cloud Sect …"
Fang Xing took a closer look at the jade talisman and used the Yin Yang Godly Demon Mirror to identify its use. It was similar to the Life Lantern, a type of contract talisman. However, it was much stronger than the Life Lantern. The Life Lantern of the Blue Cloud Sect's level had limited control over Foundation Realm cultivators. It basically had no control over Golden Elixir Realm cultivators and could be broken at will.
However, although this jade talisman was similar to the Life Lantern, its control over it was much stronger. Perhaps even Yuanying cultivators would be able to counter it.
"Little demon, what do you think? If you sign this contract, you'll be blessed with a great opportunity. From then on, you'll have a meteoric rise … "
The stone tortoise said coldly, tempting Fang Xing.
Fang Xing pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "Let me think about it first!"
As he spoke, he sat down with his legs crossed and closed his eyes, as if he was seriously considering the offer.
The Golden Crow behind him was a little anxious. It carefully kicked him, hinting that he should not agree.
The stone tortoise noticed the Golden Crow's little action and scolded, "That damn crow, do you want to die?"
The Golden Crow shrunk its neck in fear and did not dare to speak.
On the other hand, Fang Xing closed his eyes for a moment and slowly opened them. He smiled and said, "Alright, I agree!"
The stone tortoise was overjoyed and let out a sigh of relief. It opened its mouth and blew the jade talisman to Fang Xing, saying coldly, "Drip your essence blood on it!"
Fang Xing nodded. Under the anxious gaze of the Golden Crow, he cut his fingers and dripped a drop of his essence blood on the jade talisman.
The stone tortoise was overjoyed. It released an invisible force and rolled the jade pendant into its stomach. Fang Xing took advantage of the time when the stone tortoise was checking the jade pendant. He rushed to the dragon throne and grabbed the green fox mask. Suddenly, he found that there was a shining jade booklet under the mask. He put it away and went back to where he was, signaling the Golden Crow to leave quickly.
After the stone tortoise inspected the jade talisman, it confirmed that there was indeed Fang Xing's essence blood in the jade talisman. It knew that it was not a fake talisman and heaved a sigh of relief. It looked up and saw Fang Xing taking off his fox gear and walking away with the Golden Crow. The stone tortoise smiled and said, "Little demon, come back. Since you're my slave, there's something I need you to do. Go to the Canglan Sea and steal the Dragon Ball of the current Dragon King for me …"
"Alright, no problem!"
Fang Xing agreed loudly and sped up with the Golden Crow.
The stone tortoise found it a little strange and shouted, "Put down the green fox mask, I have other instruments for you!"
"No need, I'll just make do with this one …"
Fang Xing agreed and started jogging with the Golden Crow.
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